Job Details:
Job Description:
Note: This role requires regular onsite presence to fulfill essential job responsibilities.
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Lab Engineering Technician to support lab operations, hardware logistics, and infrastructure needs for engineering teams. This role plays a key part in ensuring lab readiness by managing hardware procurement, capital equipment purchases, maintaining inventory, and supporting facility/network operations Additionally, you will run benchmark tests on OEM laptops across Intel-based systems and competitors. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced lab environment, excels at coordinating resources, proactively resolves operational and logistical challenges, and enables engineers with data-driven insights on OEM laptop performance.
This role is for Santa Clara on-site everyday (no remote/no hybrid option).
Core responsibilities to include:
• Coordinate procurement of pre-production, production hardware, and capital equipment, including sourcing, purchasing, tracking, and installation
• Manage purchase orders (POs) and maintain accurate inventory of lab assets (systems, components, equipment)
• Support lab IT/network setup and maintenance
• Administer lab user access and ensure compliance with security and safety standards
• Coordinate facility and infrastructure needs (e.g., HVAC, power, workspace readiness)
• Prepare OEM laptop systems for testing, including hardware upgrades (SSD, memory) and BIOS/firmware updates
• Execute system level performance benchmarks (e.g., Geekbench, Cinebench, SPEC, 3DMark)
• Conduct test plans with accuracy and repeatability in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborate with engineering teams to align on test priorities, methodologies, and future needs
• Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day lab operations, resolving issues and minimizing downtime
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
• Associate's degree in a technical field OR equivalent work experience
• 1 year of experience in lab operations, technical support, or engineering environment
• Basic IT/network setup and troubleshooting
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's (BS) in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Computer Experience with 2-3 years' experience
• Capital equipment procurement and installation in a lab or technical environment
• Experience supporting hardware labs, validation labs, or data center environments
• Familiarity with enterprise tools for asset tracking and procurement (e.g., SAP, Ariba)
• Basic understanding of network infrastructure and lab system connectivity
• Strong coordination skills across engineering, IT, procurement, and facilities teams
• Familiar with benchmarking OEM laptops
• Familiarity with industry benchmarks is a plus (ie Procyon, SPEC CPU, WebXPRT, Cinebench, Geekbench, 3DMark, etc)
• Experience with inventory tracking and asset management
Job Type:
Experienced Hire
Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location:
US, California, Santa Clara
Additional Locations:
Benefits
We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.
Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $72,810.00-102,790.00 USD (Hourly Role)
The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Work Model for this Role
This role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.
